Fines from Birmingham’s new speed cameras will be ploughed back into transport, authorities have pledged.

Eight new speed cameras are being introduced, after three years of static cameras being switched off in the West Midlands, but a Birmingham City Council spokesperson said it was “not about making money”.

Authorities have been criticised for investing in the cameras to generate a return – but the council said it was about killing speed on the region’s roads.

Meanwhile, a road safety charity has welcomed the return of “there to keep us all safe”.

A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “This is not about making money. As with bus lane camera fines, revenue from speed camera fines will be invested back into improving the city’s transport network, helping to ensure that our roads are as safe and efficient as possible for the thousands of motorists who use them on a daily basis.”

Dozens of comments have flocked in on social media accusing authorities, including Birmingham and Solihull’s local authorities and West Midlands Police, of chasing cash with new speed cameras.

It came after the Mail reported this morning there would be eight new average speed cameras in Birmingham and Solihull.